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In Memory of TJ
Zappulla

Litchfield County Board of
REALTORS®, Inc. wishes to honor, remember and show its appreciation to
its longtime Chairman of the Legislative Committee, TJ Zappulla. TJ
served this Committee from 1994 to his death on June 15, 2012. TJ was
responsible for three major events that made Litchfield County Board of
REALTORS®, Inc. a leader in the State. The first was “Legislative
Night” soon to be followed with “Meet The Candidates” and the most
recent “Local Leadership Breakfast”. These events have been attended
and enjoyed by many as well as receiving recognition from the
Connecticut Association of REALTORS® for being a first to hold such
events. Many Associations sought TJ out to start their own similar
events. TJ also brought the Builders in on the events thus making it
yet another first to have the Builders and REALTORS® work together on
Legislative issues that affect both our industries. His continuous watch
on legislative issues that affect our organization will be sorely
missed. Our organization will go on but it will never be the same
without TJ. His works and efforts will always be remembered as will he!

REALTOR®
Associate of the Year Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®,
Inc. 1979
REALTOR®
of the Year Litchfield County Board of REALTORS®,
Inc. 1983, 1986
Local TV/Cable series Real Estate into the 90’s 1991 for Litchfield
County Board of REALTORS®,
Inc.

Political Contact Network
Member 1969-2012REALTORS®
at the Capitol 1969-2012
REALTOR®
Champion 2008-2012
Testified numerous times on the Association’s behalf at State
legislative public hearings

TJ
has been a long time political advocate for the REALTOR®organization and is well
recognized by both State and Local elected officials. His involvement
has resulted in many of the REALTOR®successes in the State’s
General Assembly. He is highly regarded by the REALTOR®Community as well as
elected officials at all levels.

NATIONAL BOARD
INVOLVEMENT

Member of the Federal
Political Coordinator’s Contact Team for Congresswoman Nancy Johnson.
Attended NAR’s Washington Government Affairs Hill Visits

Young Man of America 1983
Taught Real Estate Principals & Practices at Northwestern Connecticut
Community College

On June 19, 1985 T.J. was
honored for Big Brother of the Year
T.J. became a Big Brother to “Billy” when he was around 11 years old.
“Billy” is now in his 30’s and T.J. has maintained his relationship with
him all these years.

POLITICAL INVOLVEMENT

Political action:

Election Official 1978-1984

Started the first ever
“Legislative Night” in the State on March 14, 1983. This event is held
in January of each year for State of Connecticut Senators and
Representatives. This will continue as an annual
event. It has been an example for other Boards/Associations who have
since implemented similar events at their Board/Association level. This
event is one of the largest attended events of Litchfield County Board
of REALTORS®,
Inc. Several years ago, TJ opened it up to be held in conjunction with
the Home Builders Association of Northwest Connecticut and the Northwest
Connecticut Property Owners Association. TJ worked hand in hand with our State Association on all
Legislative Issues.

In October of each two
years for Elections, he has held a “Meet The Candidates Night”. All
State Senators, Representatives seeking re election and each party
having a candidate for State Senator or Representative is invited to
attend and let our members know their views on REALTOR®
issues. The Connecticut Association of REALTORS®,
Inc. submits papers which are given to all for their review. Again, this
is another of our largest attended events. Federal level Senator,
Nancy Johnson has even called and asked if she could attend. When
there is a particularly tough race going on, Federal level Senators and
or Representatives may be invited.

TJ
started the “first ever” “Local Leadership Breakfast” whereby all
Mayors and First Selectman of our nineteen town jurisdiction have been
invited. This event was structured in a similar manner as the
“Legislative Night”. To open the doors of communication with REALTORS®
and the local officials.

TJ
was a long time political advocate for the REALTOR®
organization and was well recognized by both State and Local elected
officials. His involvement resulted in many of the REALTOR®
successes in the State’s General Assembly. He was highly regarded by the
REALTOR®
Community as well as elected officials at all levels.